Special Education Para Educator/Substitutes

id='p3639_'>Special Education Para Educator/Substitutes JobID: 3639

Position Type:

Miscellaneous/Para Educator

Date Posted:

8/6/2026

Location:

District-wide

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QUALIFICATIONS:

• The ability to provide instruction to students under the direct supervision of the special education teacher;
• The ability to keep accurate records of instructional information;
• The ability to work with and take direction from the classroom teacher;
• The ability to work as a part of a team;
• The ability to correct paperwork and to instruct students in small groups;
• The ability to implement behavioral intervention programs as outlined by the classroom teacher;
• The ability to assist with specialized personal needs of students;
• The ability to work independently;
• Two years of college coursework or passing competency test within first month of employment.

Physical Demands:

• Frequently lift a minimum of 40 lbs.

• Must be able to frequently transfer students from wheelchair to alternate location such as floor, commode, stander, classroom chair

• Frequently push wheelchairs with students who weigh 100 lbs. or more;

• Daily exposure to outside conditions (i.e. rain, snow, and occasionally extreme heat or cold conditions) during outdoor recess/gym activities;

• Assist with loading and unloading of students on buses;

• On a regular and consistent basis stand for long periods of time

• Frequently walk, kneel, bend and squat

• Assist students with toileting;

• Feed or help students feed themselves;

• Occasionally must be able to run/sprint in order to protect the physical safety of students under your care;

• Daily sanitation of room and equipment;

• Assist in student's educational plan including development and implementation of instruction program;

• Understand and be aware of medical needs of students and be able to react appropriately and quickly in emergency, medical situations;

• Manage required forms and records;

• Multi-task, make quick decisions, and work as a cohesive member of a team

• Assist with behavior management programs and techniques;

• Daily participate in bowling and/or swimming program. (MS and HS only)

LOCATION: Various Locations

EMPLOYMENT: Various Hours; 5 days/wk.; 10-months per school year

SALARY: $16.78/hr Special Ed Para (25/26 Salary Schedule)

$105.00/day Sub Special Ed Para (25/26 Salary Schedule)

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

A cover letter, resume, and current District classified application (within the past 12 months) must be received in the Frontline Application System (available at www.gfps.k12.mt.us) by the closing date.